CHUCK: For whatver it is worth, Rudy Basurto has a book on The Three American Services That Became the U.S. Coast Guard" which covers the Revenue Cutter Service, the Lighthouse Service, and the U.S. Life-Saving Service. (bubocuco@aol.com) and his book shows more than anyone else and is profusily illustrated and documentated. Rudy also has "Insignia of America's Little Known Seafarers" as well! Sarge Booker :) :) :)